Wonderful just about sums it all up. From the very clever writing and narrative voice reminiscent of Charlie Brown and Linus in the old Charlie Brown specials giving adult insights to the lives of 10-year-olds to great acting from everyone. Even the soundtrack is a hit. And the best part of all is that it is a family film you can watch with your children and talk to them about (anyone from 7 to 15 I'd say). Oh they may squirm around at parts and may tease about it. Don't be too pointed in trying to relate anything on screen to their lives or yours. But there are some big life lessons in Little Manhattan and this is a wonderful way to share them with your children or relive them yourself. As a native New Yorker I was especially taken with the genuine New York setting and sensibilities. See it. Especially with your children. It will resonate with all of you though you may not be able to talk about it at the time or in words for a while. And it will open doors of communication to say what should be said when it is painful, but wonderful, to say it. And that's what it's all about.
Review of Little Manhattan
